The introduction of new Elite Performance Director Justin Cordy and a high performance team built around promoting individualised programs appears to have revitalised the former Swan, with bike riding now a major part of his routine as he looks to reduce the load on his troublesome knee.

“It’s been probably one of the best things for me,” Malceski said.

“I’ve been running twice a week and been doing bike every other day, just the quad strength and that stuff has been really helpful.

“Ride into the club to training so it’s just helped my strength through my legs and my knee doesn’t take as much pressure.”

The 2014 All Australian is not only expecting improvement on a personal level, but also as a team with players now driving the club’s culture and standards at an elite level.

Malceski was last week voted into a 10-man leadership model with a mixture of experienced and emerging leaders putting the club in good stead ahead of a crucial 2016 campaign both on and off the field.